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in america. is this not an acknowledgment of the church that that is where the church is growing? >> well, i would disagree with you. because i don't think the church is growing in latin america. it's growing in africa. but in latin america, we're actually losing people to the evangelicals. in fact, in the last generation, we've lost more people to the evangelicals than were lost to pr protestants during the reformation. so the church in latin america is in trouble. hopefully one of the reasons they picked a cardinal from latin america is that he knows it's in trouble and that it needs to be turned around and he has some ideas to make it turn around. >> now, he is known as something of a traditionallist. and you will know that he's actually clashed with the president of argentina on issues like gay marriage and, indeed, even down to things like the free distribution of contraception. does that suggest that this is a man who is committed to the traditional teachings of the church as opposed to, pe
in america. is this not an acknowledgment of the church that that is where the church is growing? >> well, i would disagree with you. because i don't think the church is growing in latin america. it's growing in africa. but in latin america, we're actually losing people to the evangelicals. in fact, in the last generation, we've lost more people to the evangelicals than were lost to pr protestants during the reformation. so the church in latin america is in trouble. hopefully one of the...
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dylan ratigan gives back to the community and america's bravest. stay with us. [ male announcer ] rocky had no idea why dawn was gone for so long... ...but he'd wait for her forever, for any reason, and wod always be there with the biggest welcome home. for a love this strong, dawn only feeds him iams. compared to other leading brands, it has 50% more animal protein. ...to help keep rocky's body as strong as a love that never fades... if he ever lets her leave again. iams. keep love strong. bring your own lettuce. byol. and we'll dress it up with grilled chicken. crunchy veggies. fruits, dressings and crispy noodles. new lean cuisine salad additions. just byol. find us in frozen. earning loads of points. we'll leave that there. you got a weather balloon, with points? yes i did. [ man ] points i could use for just about anything. go. ♪ keep on going in this direction. take this bridge over here. there it is! [ man ] so i used mine to get a whole new perspective. [ laughter ] [ male announcer ] earn points with the citi thankyou card and redeem the
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some of the world's cleanest gas turbines are now powering some of america's biggest cities. siemens. answers. the day building a play set begins with a surprise twinge of back pain... and a choice. take up to 4 advil in a day or 2 aleve for all day relief. [ male announcer ] that's handy. ♪ and his new boss told him two things -- cook what you love, and save your money. joe doesn't know it yet, but he'll work his way up from busser to waiter to chef before opening a restaurant specializing in fish and game from the great northwest. he'll start investing early, he'll find some good people to help guide him, and he'll set money aside from his first day of work to his last, which isn't rocket science. it's just common sense. from td ameritrade. a new ride comes along and changes everything. the powerful gs. get great values on your favorite lexus models during the command performance sales event. this is the pursuit of perfection. >>> i support marriage for lesbian and gay couples. i support it personally and as a matter of policy and law. embedded in a broader effort to adva
some of the world's cleanest gas turbines are now powering some of america's biggest cities. siemens. answers. the day building a play set begins with a surprise twinge of back pain... and a choice. take up to 4 advil in a day or 2 aleve for all day relief. [ male announcer ] that's handy. ♪ and his new boss told him two things -- cook what you love, and save your money. joe doesn't know it yet, but he'll work his way up from busser to waiter to chef before opening a restaurant specializing...
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bp's also committed to america. we support nearly two-hundred-fifty thousand jobs and invest more here than anywhere else. we're working to fuel america for generations to come. our commitment has never been stronger. >>> from belly dancing and the war on easter to those stuffy old republican men. are are today's top lines. survey says? >> hope you guys caught that. >> you can't belly dance if you don't have a belly button. >> michelle obama and mike tyson. >> instead of an e roll, we're going to have an academic egg roll. >> the bunny comes from paganism or is a symbol of fertility. >> believe me, nobody's going to get naked. >> we are also the ones who are paying for someone to walk the president's dog? >> which is not true. >> keep running! facts catching up to me! >> the lifestyle is now supposed to be equivalent. >> party so screwed up it is going to take a literal brain surgeon to help figure it out. >> we're doing basically the same thing the romans did before the collapse of the roman empire. >> president cl
bp's also committed to america. we support nearly two-hundred-fifty thousand jobs and invest more here than anywhere else. we're working to fuel america for generations to come. our commitment has never been stronger. >>> from belly dancing and the war on easter to those stuffy old republican men. are are today's top lines. survey says? >> hope you guys caught that. >> you can't belly dance if you don't have a belly button. >> michelle obama and mike tyson. >>...
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the idea is called america. and it still works. >> the question isn't whose vision of the future should conservatives adopt, but how can both be promoted to successfully revitalize the movement as one of intellectual merit and emotional connection? to counter huge deficiencies among the electorate conservatism needs them both and whether they realize it or not, team paul and team rubio need each other. okay. that does it for "the cycle." martin, it's all yours. >>> s.e., thank you. good afternoon. it's tuesday march the 19th. today marks an anniversary a lot may want to forget. and a region marked biesque lating violence. ♪ >> in just a matter of hours the president will board air force one for a trip that could be pivotal. >> president obama will leave for his first trip to israel as president. >> obviously this is a historic visit for president obama. >> now's the time for the iranian government to take immediate and meaningful steps to reduce tensions. >> taxing more, borrowing more, and spending more is no
the idea is called america. and it still works. >> the question isn't whose vision of the future should conservatives adopt, but how can both be promoted to successfully revitalize the movement as one of intellectual merit and emotional connection? to counter huge deficiencies among the electorate conservatism needs them both and whether they realize it or not, team paul and team rubio need each other. okay. that does it for "the cycle." martin, it's all yours. >>>...
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if that america actually existed. >> well, that's a good question. karen, as rights is trying to refresh republican's reputation, there is one man who appears to be doing this rather effectively, his name is mark sanford. he appears to be doing a very good job at rehabilitatesing his own political career. everyone's favorite appalachian trail hiker won tuesday's republican primary for tim scott's vacant congressional seat, as you know. he will have to face a runoff. however, because he failed to clear the 50% vote. but this is rather remarkable. i have to say, i may be wrong here, karen, but i can't imagine a woman who done what he did being granted the same level of forgiveness. can you? >> no, absolutely not. i'm so glad you said that, martin. the other thing i love about this is he had the audacity to ask his ex-wife jenny sanford if she would manage his campaign. what is going on? >> the unmitigated gal to do so. >> martin, the key problem that he's going to have, and i don't say this because he will be up likely against a woman candidate, i thin
if that america actually existed. >> well, that's a good question. karen, as rights is trying to refresh republican's reputation, there is one man who appears to be doing this rather effectively, his name is mark sanford. he appears to be doing a very good job at rehabilitatesing his own political career. everyone's favorite appalachian trail hiker won tuesday's republican primary for tim scott's vacant congressional seat, as you know. he will have to face a runoff. however, because he...
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common throughout america. cops using excessive force after years of antagonistic policing that sews distrust in the community. they're supposed to protect and serve but is actually occupied. why do black men fear and hate the police, for them to be a militarized force instead of part of the community? a book called "above the law: police and the excessive use of force" by jerome skolnick and james fyfe says police often view their work as an us versus them war rather than about community engagement. they also say, excessive police violence persists because of a lack of official account blt. policing is extraordinarily difficult and dangerous and most of them worry about not going home every day. i get that. the fear-based response means treating citizens like enemy combatants which can lead to many dead and police settlements in double digits annually in many cities. this in a world where david kennedy had massive success by instituting community policing. this in a world where we could go case after case nati
common throughout america. cops using excessive force after years of antagonistic policing that sews distrust in the community. they're supposed to protect and serve but is actually occupied. why do black men fear and hate the police, for them to be a militarized force instead of part of the community? a book called "above the law: police and the excessive use of force" by jerome skolnick and james fyfe says police often view their work as an us versus them war rather than about...
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i think also if you look at the supreme court, it doesn't really look like america. surely, you know, you have the african-american there with clarence thomas, you have a latino there now as well. but all of these folks are older. they're all ivy leaguers i believe, as well. so i think people look at this institution and see it as almost separate from the way people live their everyday lives and come to understand people's relationships and the law and how people should get along. >> although i do feel like the liberals are the ones asking the questions most relevant to our lives. nia malika henderson, james peterson. and we'll be right back. >>> i'm going to stop you right there, mr. president. good matza? that's what's known in the business as a goi tell. unless that smothered in flutternutter or jammed inside a wich, it tastes like the box it came in. look, if you have copd like me, you know it can be hard to breathe, and how that feels. copd includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. spiriva helps control my copd symptoms by keeping my airways open for 24 hours.
i think also if you look at the supreme court, it doesn't really look like america. surely, you know, you have the african-american there with clarence thomas, you have a latino there now as well. but all of these folks are older. they're all ivy leaguers i believe, as well. so i think people look at this institution and see it as almost separate from the way people live their everyday lives and come to understand people's relationships and the law and how people should get along. >>...
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he can't buy america. >> right. of course, the nra never tries to use its financial resources to influence opinions. wayne lapierre seems to forget mayor bloomberg doesn't need to buy public opinion on this issue because the majority of americans agree with him. between 85% and 91% of americans support universal background checks in recent polls. that includes 85% of gun owners. so more than 100 days after newtown, why is so much political courage needed to simply stand up for the will of the people? for more on this, i want to bring in our panel with us from dallas, conservative strategist stelia bigalow, here in new york, mr. martin, a survivor of the aurora theater. you have 85% to 91% of americans supporting universal background checks. that includes 85% of gun owners. yet wayne lapierre says the whole thing is a hoax, it's about taking away or confisca confiscating your guns. to you really agree with that? >> what i think needs to be done is we need to strength the system we already have. the fact of the matter
he can't buy america. >> right. of course, the nra never tries to use its financial resources to influence opinions. wayne lapierre seems to forget mayor bloomberg doesn't need to buy public opinion on this issue because the majority of americans agree with him. between 85% and 91% of americans support universal background checks in recent polls. that includes 85% of gun owners. so more than 100 days after newtown, why is so much political courage needed to simply stand up for the will of...
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health care costs are crippling america. so why the outcry when a mayor wants to better public health? >>> first, mary thompson has cnbc market wrap. >> good afternoon to you, martin. a historic day on wall street. here's a look at how stocks stand going into tomorrow. the dow managed to eke out a very small gain of 30 points to yesterday another record close of 14,4450. s&p dropping 3.75. and the nasdaq dropping just about 11. we'll be back with more in a moment. gs -- cook what you love, and save your money. joe doesn't know it yet, but he'll work his way up from busser to waiter to chef before opening a restaurant specializing in fish and game from the great northwest. he'll start investing early, he'll find some good people to help guide him, and he'll set money aside from his first day of work to his last, which isn't rocket science. it's just common sense. from td ameritrade. to get her oven baked taste straight from the microwave. like her oven roasted chicken baked in a rich, creamy alfredo sauce. she calls them her
health care costs are crippling america. so why the outcry when a mayor wants to better public health? >>> first, mary thompson has cnbc market wrap. >> good afternoon to you, martin. a historic day on wall street. here's a look at how stocks stand going into tomorrow. the dow managed to eke out a very small gain of 30 points to yesterday another record close of 14,4450. s&p dropping 3.75. and the nasdaq dropping just about 11. we'll be back with more in a moment. gs -- cook...
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they have to be done right here in america and they end up giving people good pay and good opportunities to raise their families. >> of course, visiting miami, a city with a large latino population, provides a backdrop for the immigration issue now heating up ahead of an expected reform bill in congress next month. senator marco rubio greeted the president with an op-ped in "the miami herald." "in miami today, president obama will see what really makes an economy tick. he'll see hardworking americans of all walks of life including many immigrants. i believe president obama will understand even more how important a modernized immigration system is to south florida and our nation's economy." unfortunately, some in mr. rubio's party don't seem to grasp the importance of a modernized attitude toward immigrants. republican congressman don young of alaska casually tossed out a racial slur to describe immigrant workers on a radio show last night. >> my father had a ranch. we used to hire 50 to 60 wetbacks and pick tomatoes. you know, it takes two people to pick the same tomatoes now. it's all d
they have to be done right here in america and they end up giving people good pay and good opportunities to raise their families. >> of course, visiting miami, a city with a large latino population, provides a backdrop for the immigration issue now heating up ahead of an expected reform bill in congress next month. senator marco rubio greeted the president with an op-ped in "the miami herald." "in miami today, president obama will see what really makes an economy tick....
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the point is this, that america is being cooped up in a very narrow way by the very vicious ideology of the far right wing and the broad pastures of america need to be grazed in by those who have benefited, by those who should benefit from it. we have worked very hard here. all the crises to which you point suggest that america would be doing so much better, the jobs report today unexpectedly great. if we had fiscal policy that could match the kind of integrity our politicians should have, we would have not necessarily a boom, we would have a better economy on a more stable basis that would be more widely distributed among american citizens. >> indeed, karen finney and professor michael eric dyson. professor, i wish you good luck for the big game tomorrow against sara cues. i'm sure if you're in the locker room, your team cannot win. >> i have three of the players in my classes. they've got to win. >> thank you. >>> next rand paul makes his play but does he have the staying power to last until 2016? stay with us. >> that was one of the shortest letters i have ever seen from an attorn
the point is this, that america is being cooped up in a very narrow way by the very vicious ideology of the far right wing and the broad pastures of america need to be grazed in by those who have benefited, by those who should benefit from it. we have worked very hard here. all the crises to which you point suggest that america would be doing so much better, the jobs report today unexpectedly great. if we had fiscal policy that could match the kind of integrity our politicians should have, we...
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yeah -- the latest smartphones and coverage on america's best networks, nationwide. by switching to straight talk you could save $31.23 a month, that's over $370 a year! wow! and now you get unlimited data! that is awesome. [ earl ] see how much you could save by switching to straight talk. and get the lg optimus dynamic. walmart. all right that's a fifth-floor and getprobleok..timus dynamic. not in my house! ha ha ha! ha ha ha! no no no! not today! ha ha ha! ha ha ha! jimmy how happy are folks who save hundreds of dollars switching to geico? happier than dikembe mutumbo blocking a shot. get happy. get geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more. >>> gabby giffords and her new organization, americans for responsible solutions, have launched an ad campaign calling for two specific republican senators, messrs. flake of arizona and grassley of iowa, to support universal background checks. >> we have a problem where we shop, where we pray, where our children go to school, but there are solutions we can agree on. even gun owners like us. let's get this d
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the idea is called america, and it still works. >> see what i mean? new and improved. we've also just learned that mitt romney's speech tomorrow will take place at the exact same time as a breakout session entitled, how to get a job in politics. nbc news deputy political editor domenico joins us live from cpac. could you have been giving a more entertaining assignment than the one you had today at cpac or is it more tragedy than comedy for you? >> reporter: it's always entertaining. it's good for us as political reporters and people who want to analyze how things are going to wind up. you see someone like marco rubio juxtaposed immediately with someone like rand paul. these are both people who people expect will at least entertain a run in 2016. with rubio, you didn't hear anything on immigration which is something he's been pushing through congress, but it's not necessarily something that will play well here in front of a conservative audience. but that tells you why marco rubio is someone so key on immigration because he can actually -- he's well trusted with this gr
the idea is called america, and it still works. >> see what i mean? new and improved. we've also just learned that mitt romney's speech tomorrow will take place at the exact same time as a breakout session entitled, how to get a job in politics. nbc news deputy political editor domenico joins us live from cpac. could you have been giving a more entertaining assignment than the one you had today at cpac or is it more tragedy than comedy for you? >> reporter: it's always entertaining....
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just begin with america's favorite soups. bring out chicken broccoli alfredo. or best-ever meatloaf. go to campbellskitchen.com for recipes, plus a valuable coupon. campbell's. it's amazing what soup can do. her long day of pick ups and drop offs begins with arthritis pain... and a choice. take up to 6 tylenol in a day or just 2 aleve for all day relief. all aboard. ♪ all aboard. anncr: and many of the tornado's victims are... without homes tonight. girl: first, i saw it on cable. then i read about it online. i found out how to help. i downloaded the info. i spoke up... and told my friends... and they told their friends... and together, we made a difference. anncr: and tornado relief has been pouring in from... across the country. girl: we might be hundreds of miles apart... but because we're connected, it's like we're all neighbors. >>> stay with us. the day's top lines are coming up. hey, it's sara. i'm going pro. i've been using crest pro-health for a week. my dentist said it was gonna help transform my mouth. [ male announcer ] go pro. for a clean that's
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." >> everything you have heard about america not wanting to fight is a lot of horse dung. >> that takes me back to another modern day poet by the name of jay-z. >> paul drew sustenance from candy bars and reports of a raging twitter following as he took his argument on some strange diversions. >> no one will ever forget jane fonda swiveling around in north vietnamese armored guns and it was despicable. it's one thing if you want to try her for treason, but are you just going to drop a drone hell fire missile on jane fonda. >> as paul yielded just before 1:00 a.m. suggesting he needed a bathroom break, one could note the absence of senior defense-minded senators like john mccain and lindsey graham, in the pitter patter of applause. and today we got an earful of why. >> but somehow to allege that the united states of america, our government, would drop a drone hell fire missile on jane fonda, that is -- that brings the conversation from a serious discussion about u.s. policy to the realm of the ridiculous. >> and when john mccain wasn't placing him in the realm of the ridiculous, lindsey
." >> everything you have heard about america not wanting to fight is a lot of horse dung. >> that takes me back to another modern day poet by the name of jay-z. >> paul drew sustenance from candy bars and reports of a raging twitter following as he took his argument on some strange diversions. >> no one will ever forget jane fonda swiveling around in north vietnamese armored guns and it was despicable. it's one thing if you want to try her for treason, but are you...
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doesn't this speak to the complexity of a region where america wants to deal with the turkish government which chooses to launch verbal assaults against israel. >> exactly. i think secretary kerry did a great job. that's a beautiful way of saying you're not making any sense, mr. prime minister, but i also don't want to get into a spat with you unnecessarily because we still need turkey's help. i don't see any solution to this problem without turkey playing a role. however, i doubt that turkey can be the leader in a sl lution for the kinds of reasons that we saw reflected in mr. erdogan's comments. i don't think turkey necessarily has a fully balanced view on either the arab/israeli peace process or on syria for that matter. while he can be helpful, going to have to i think rise above these internal squabbles and show some real leadership. >> michael o'hanlon, we're grateful for your expertise. thank you. >>> next, wayne lapierre may not want to look at the polls. he's losing badly. [ male announcer ] it's a rule of nature. you don't decide when vegetables reach the peak of perfection. th
doesn't this speak to the complexity of a region where america wants to deal with the turkish government which chooses to launch verbal assaults against israel. >> exactly. i think secretary kerry did a great job. that's a beautiful way of saying you're not making any sense, mr. prime minister, but i also don't want to get into a spat with you unnecessarily because we still need turkey's help. i don't see any solution to this problem without turkey playing a role. however, i doubt that...
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god bless america. it is interesting that the party that is against affirmative action gets so hot and boder if anyone brown or black or woman. in positions, and black conservatives really understand, i think, in a very real way that they have a great opening in a party like that. alan west became an instant star. mr. herman cain became an instant star. at one point he was at the top of the list of people when you polled republicans. there's still people who want allan west to be president. ben carson has an added benefit. he hasn't been caught up in the republican party bad brand problems. a lot of people didn't even know he was a conservative. he also has a book to sell. he's going to sell a lot. >> you're being far to ironic and cynical. david, is it not possible that an individual like dr. ben carson could well, i don't know, become a potential presidential nominee? herman cain was in the running at one point. >> yes, i mean, herman cain makes him look like linking in a lot of ways in terms of polit
god bless america. it is interesting that the party that is against affirmative action gets so hot and boder if anyone brown or black or woman. in positions, and black conservatives really understand, i think, in a very real way that they have a great opening in a party like that. alan west became an instant star. mr. herman cain became an instant star. at one point he was at the top of the list of people when you polled republicans. there's still people who want allan west to be president. ben...
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older people used to be the poorest people in america. now they're not because americans stepped forward and did something about it. >> congressman keith ellison, thank you, sir, for joining us. >> thank you, martin. >> thank you, sir. >>> next, strike three. maybe jeb bush should have read the new book on immigration that he's selling. stay with us. >> who's the hottest florida politician right now? is it you or marco rubio? who are we more likely to see in the white house? >> man, you guys are crack addicts. you really -- you really are obsessed with all this politics. ♪ oh. let's go. from the crack, off the backboard. [ laughs ] dad! [ laughs ] whoo! oh! you're up! oh! oh! so close! now where were we? ok, this one's good for two. score! [ male announcer ] share what you love with who you love. kellogg's frosted flakes. they're gr-r-eat! i took something for my sinuses, but i still have this cough. [ male announcer ] a lot of sinus products don't treat cough. they don't? [ male announcer ] nope, but alka seltzer plus severe sinus does
older people used to be the poorest people in america. now they're not because americans stepped forward and did something about it. >> congressman keith ellison, thank you, sir, for joining us. >> thank you, martin. >> thank you, sir. >>> next, strike three. maybe jeb bush should have read the new book on immigration that he's selling. stay with us. >> who's the hottest florida politician right now? is it you or marco rubio? who are we more likely to see in the...
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if you look at it from the abstract, sitting in the middle of america tuning in at night you're saying why are they fighting about who can tour the white house, we can tour the capitol. it looks bad on both sides. i think it's a pox on both their houses which is what we're not supposed to say these days. in this case it's true. we're making light of something that in reality is quite minimal when you put it in the grand scheme of the sequester and everything else. >> okay. professor dyson, we mentioned the legislative effort by louie gohmert. but i wound if if we might take a brief moment to refresh our audience's memory to his other pronouncements. >> you're attacking the messenger. anderson, you're better than this. >> do we really want folks in movie theaters and shopping malls and schools armed? >> chris, i wish to god she had had an m-4 in her office. the allegations are not because he is muslim. i'm not one of those who says he's not a christian. you follow me around the world. you see me hugging muslims around the world. >> so professor, as a scholar whose grasp of this nation's
if you look at it from the abstract, sitting in the middle of america tuning in at night you're saying why are they fighting about who can tour the white house, we can tour the capitol. it looks bad on both sides. i think it's a pox on both their houses which is what we're not supposed to say these days. in this case it's true. we're making light of something that in reality is quite minimal when you put it in the grand scheme of the sequester and everything else. >> okay. professor...
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but it would be a major setback for the people of america and for our democratic process. it is the heart, it is the soul of the voting rights act. you know, martin, a gave a little blood on that bridge and others gave a little blood, and i think our blood cries out that the rights of people to participate in a democratic process must be protected, and we're not just talking about african-american, but latinos, asian american, native american, white american, all of our efforts must be protected. it's embodied in the 15th amendment, the 14th amendment of the constitution. >> is it your contention, sir, that the last election proved that there is an absolute necessity for the voting rights act and in particular section 5? >> i think the election of '12 dramatized more than anything else in recent years the need for section 5 of the voting rights act. if we don't have it in years to come, we will take unbelievable steps back to the dark past. we cannot go back. >> congressman -- >> we made too much progress. >> i wonder as we draw this to a close you could show our viewers t
but it would be a major setback for the people of america and for our democratic process. it is the heart, it is the soul of the voting rights act. you know, martin, a gave a little blood on that bridge and others gave a little blood, and i think our blood cries out that the rights of people to participate in a democratic process must be protected, and we're not just talking about african-american, but latinos, asian american, native american, white american, all of our efforts must be...